Monday, April 6, 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released video confirmation that Israel struck Iran's petrochemical plants, stating this follows the destruction of 70% of Iran's steel production capabilities.
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. would strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened to all marine traffic by Tuesday, causing stock futures to slip and the Dow to close lower.
Tehran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a cease‑fire be contingent on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened, rejecting the deadline as unrealistic and saying the United States and Israel “will face lasting regret and ultimate surrender.” European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, echoed the criticism, calling Trump’s call for military action to unblock the waterway “unrealistic.” In Israel, an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Haifa, killin
Nearly 48 hours after Iran shot down an F-15 fighter jet deep inside Iranian territory, both the United States and Iran are frantically searching for the missing American airman.
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.
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The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a FY2027 budget proposal that would cut NASA's funding by 23% from 2026 levels, despite steep reductions to science, space operations, and technology portfolios.
Iran is reshaping the Strait of Hormuz into a tool of regional power, moving away from its historic status as an open international waterway. Since the U.S.–Israel campaign began, Tehran has imposed a selective military blockade, allowing only vetted non‑Iranian vessels to pass and charging “up to seven‑figure” tolls while demanding compensation for war damages. Iranian officials have said the strait will remain closed until a portion of transit revenues covers those reparations, signalling a pe
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Paramount Pictures has secured equity commitments of approximately $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to support its proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., creating one of the largest media conglomerates in history.
Former President Donald Trump addressed the nation urging Iran to accept a deal and warning of deeper U.S. involvement in the conflict, while also giving what are described as conflicting messages on the war.
The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged in its August, October and February 2026 MPC meetings. The last rate cut was in December 2025.
Rapid technological advancements and the huge sums of money flowing into the data center are posing both risks and rewards for insurers.
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Investors head into what could be the most consequential week of the Iran conflict, scrambling to position for binary outcomes: an imminent deal or further escalation.
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
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